Overview

Bryan Pasciak has successfully represented clients through all stages of product liability, toxic tort and commercial litigation. As a member of the firm’s nationally ranked product liability group, he has the privilege of working with drug, device and manufacturing clients to protect and defend their life-changing products.

Bryan has litigated matters in state and federal courts across the country, with experience including multidistrict litigation, class actions, commercial disputes and single-plaintiff claims. He has represented clients in matters involving:

  • Medical devices
  • Pharmaceutical products
  • Environmental contamination
  • Consumer products
  • Contractual disputes
  • The Uniform Commercial Code
  • The False Claims Act
  • Securities

Bryan’s experience in these matters ranges from initial investigations to all aspects of fact, expert and complex e-discovery, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, trials, and appeals.

Personal Interests

Bryan spends much of his free time with his wife, two children and golden retriever. As a former collegiate athlete, he loves playing basketball, going for bike rides and enjoying the outdoors.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Florida

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Education

Notre Dame Law School
J.D. cum laude, Dean's List, Journal of College and University Law (Technology Editor) (2014)

Cornerstone University
B.S. in Business Administration, Dean's List (2011)

Insights & Events

Leadership & Community

Professional Associations

  • Florida Defense Lawyers Association — Class Action Committee, Product Liability Committee
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association — Commercial Litigation Committee, Tort Litigation Committee
  • Trial Attorneys of America
  • Notre Dame Club of Chicago
  • Cornerstone University — Alumni Board Member

Civic Activities

  • Assisted with a free basketball camp for high-risk children
  • Served as a mentor for middle school students

Firm Leadership

  • Consumer, Automotive & Mechanical Products Practice Team — Co-leader

Honors

  • Best Lawyers® — "Ones to Watch," Commercial Litigation, 2024-25; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2023-25
  • Illinois Super Lawyers — Rising Star, Class Action and Mass Torts: Defense, 2022-24
  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020 
  • Notre Dame Law School — International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award, 2014
  • Notre Dame Law School — Moot Court Trial Team, 2012-14